Squiz Shortcuts - The backstory to the big news stories

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8 February 2024

Imran Khan and Pakistan’s Election

Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has received several jail sentences in recent weeks, all in the lead-up to Pakistan’s general election, today, on 8 February. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at Pakistan’s political history, Imran Khan’s rise to power and what might happen in the election.

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Apropos of Nothing - British Arts Edition

A new Banksy mural, new fans for Ed, and a cheeky Crop Thief winning hearts…

Art fans are rushing to Finsbury Park in London, where a suspected new Banksy mural has appeared. Green paint on a wall behind a bare tree creates an optical illusion, and one expert says the message is clear: ” Nature’s struggling, and it is up to us to help it grow back”.

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S'Quiz Yourself

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Reckon you know what caused a hold-up on California’s Interstate 5 this week? Have a crack at the Squiz Quiz.

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19 March 2024

2.30pm (AEDT) – RBA Monetary Policy Decision Statement 

3.30pm (AEDT) – RBA Governor Michele Bullock will hold a press conference regarding the latest interest rate decision

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